Government Medical College, Kottayam Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Established in the early 1960s, Government Medical College (GMC) Kottayam is one of Kerala's premier government medical institutions, affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The college is also linked to a robust teaching hospital featuring over 2,094 beds, serving more than 3,000 outpatients daily with a faculty of 327 medical educators and over 1,550 support staff 

Courses Offered & Seat Intake

• MBBS (UG): 175 seats, filled via KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) and NEET-UG (All India Quota) counselling 

• PG Programs: Includes MD, MS, and PG Diploma slots (e.g., ~73 MD, ~46 MS seats) 

• Super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) and other advanced courses are offered, subject to NEET-SS qualification 

The college offers around 42–45 distinct medical and allied courses, including B.Sc, B.Pharma, and super-specialties

Fees & Bond Details

• MBBS Tuition & Annual Fees: Approximately 22,050 (INR) tuition, plus miscellaneous annual charges of 1,660 (INR) and a one-time caution deposit of 2,210 (INR)—making it one of the most affordable medical colleges in India.

• Bond: After MBBS, students must serve a 1-year mandatory service bond; breach incurs a substantial penalty of around 10 lakhs 

Cutoffs (2025)

MBBS (NEET-UG, AIQ & State Counselling):

• All India Quota (Round 1, General): Closing rank approx. 2,172 

• Kerala State Quota, General Category: Around 6,192 in 2024, with 2025 trends likely similar 

• Category-specific AIQ Ranks:

  • OBC: ~2,835

  • SC: ~47,034

  • ST: ~96,851

  • EWS: ~13,677 

PG (NEET-PG & State Counselling):

• MD cutoffs (NEET-PG): Ranged from 372–151,806 across specialties 

• Kerala State Counselling for MD: closing ranks up to 122,003 in Round 3

• MS: Closing ranks ranged up to 103,219 

• Other specializations:

  • General Medicine: Close to 610–688 (SM category, late round) 

  • General Surgery, Ophthalmology, etc.: Closing ranks vary—e.g., MS General Surgery ~3,000+, MS Ophthalmology thousands+ 

Placements & Career Progression

While GMC Kottayam does not have traditional placements:

• MBBS graduates undergo a one-year internship followed by options to join PG programs, government hospitals, or private practice.

• PG and super-specialty graduates can pursue academic roles, competitive fellowships, or specialist clinical positions.

Infrastructure & Campus Life

• The sprawling campus includes academic buildings, a central library, labs, and student activity zones

• Continuous upgrades include a super-specialty block, lecture halls, skill labs, and a butterfly park maintained by students 

• The campus is vibrant with active student clubs, festivals (Onam, Christmas), and strong inter-state student representation 

Ranking & Reputation

• Careers360 (2024): Rated #51 among public medical colleges in India 

• Within Kerala: Ranked among the top 3 government medical colleges in the state 

SUMMARY

Government Medical College, Kottayam is a highly respected and affordable institution, offering rich clinical exposure, a broad range of courses, and a supportive learning environment. If you’re targeting a holistic medical education with strong state-level opportunity, GMC Kottayam should be a top choice.